Democratic candidate for governor Letitia James over the last two days has racked up a series of early endorsements following her entry into the race for the party's nomination.
Incumbent Kathy Hochul, meanwhile, has once again hit the campaign trail as the push to win the nod in June begins to heat up.
James, the state attorney general, was endorsed Friday evening by the Transport Workers Union. Further endorsements came Saturday, when she was given the backing of a half dozen elected officials: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Democratic nominee for Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Sen. Kevin Parker, State Sen. Jessica Ramos, Assemblywoman Nathalia Fernandez and Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman.
“I am honored to earn the support of these elected officials who have done so much to uplift our communities,” James said. “Throughout their careers, this diverse group of leaders has fought tirelessly for millions of New Yorkers, and as governor, they know that I will continue to fight for their communities and be the change that New York needs.”
James on Saturday canvassed with Brooklyn City Councilman Justin Brannan and is scheduled to hold a get-out-the-vote rally in Nassau County on Sunday.
Hochul, meanwhile, kept to a busy campaign schedule. She will be attending the same rally as James in Valley Stream, as well as a rally on Staten Island. The governor also spoke at the Mt. Sinai United Christian Church service on Staten Island Sunday morning.
The busy series of campaign events come as the race for governor on the Democratic side is likely not yet fully formed. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has filed paperwork to run for governor, but is yet to formally announce his candidacy.
Rep. Tom Suozzi is considered a likely candidate, and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has not ruled out a bid for governor, either.